ExtrAlkali® Revamping
Patented revamping module for NaOH & KOH concentration unit by Chem-Eng SASU and Wilk Graphite GmbH
About ExtrAlkali®
ExtrAlkali® is a brand born from fruitful collaboration of two internationally renowned companies
A brand for process solutions for the chlor-alkali industry such as:
- Caustic evaporation / flaking plant
- Sulfuric acid concentration plant
- HCl synthesis plant
- Calcium chloride production plant
Tailor Made Plant
- • No standard concept – designed according to given situation using modules
- • According to available utilities on site (cooling water, steam, etc.)
- • Optimizing OPEX according energy prices (gas, steam, etc.)
- • CAPEX consideration
Revamping Module
Typical revamping: upgrade from a double or triple effect system to a quadruple effect system
By high temperature only use of SIC equipment to grant an excellent product quality (more or less no Ni pick up) and a long life of all equipment.
Up to 5 effects available to reduce energy consumptions / CO₂ emissions
ExtrAlkali is the only brand offering such plant concept.
Revamping Benefits
Possibility to revamp existing double effects or triple effects evaporation to a quadruple effects system (very low space requirement)
Payback less than two years even considering an additional thermal oil heating system
Attractive concept especially in country with high energy costs and CO₂ emission taxes
Installation Options
Additional effect can be delivered SKID mounted and be installed next to the existing evaporation unit
Additional effect can be installed in the existing building (if space available)
Thermal oil heating unit is required
Energy Savings
-22%
Energy reduction for triple to quadruple effect upgrade
Energy Savings
-48%
Energy reduction for double to quadruple effect upgrade